While for most installing a kitchen backsplash can be a weekend project, for us it took a few months. However we can say it was well worth and we are quite proud of ourselves. Our goal was to have the kitchen not inspire comments like "Oh, did you do it yourself?" and instead give a professional look. With some diligence we wiped the grout to ensure it wasn't in all the nooks and crannies and that the glass shined - mission accomplished!
To truly appreciate the "after" you have to see the complete "before". This would be when we bought our home 7 years ago with the ugliest wall paper imaginable, white appliances and the dreaded backsplash. While we still hope to stain the cabinets (ourselves or hire? hmmm) and replace the equally dreaded white floor, we are quite pleased with the transformation thus far.
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| The kitchen in all its white and floral glory at purchase in 2005 |
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| The after shot - okay we update appliances a while ago too |
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| The tile is done! 2012 |
Oh how I remember the "before" kitchen. Your hard work paid off, it is truly gorgeous, great job! I can just imagine all of the wonderful memories you will make there.
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